Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been prompted to sign Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon, who John Barnes believes Jurgen Klopp would've loved.
Slot has a daunting task on his hands, taking over from the legendary German boss at Anfield, and has yet to make a signing during this window.
However, Gordon has been a target for Liverpool since June. Any deal looks to have stalled, but if Slot wishes to emulate Klopp's success on Merseyside, then recruiting a player the former coach would've wanted is a good start.
Liverpool icon Barnes believes that Klopp would've attempted to purchase Gordon were he still in charge and that the club's new boss should breathe fire back into the scuppered deal.
Newcastle's star winger - and boyhood Reds fan - was first linked with a switch to Anfield following his club's need to adhere to the Premier League's PSR deadline.
Yet, other outgoings balanced the books, so left with little motivation to sell, the Magpies stood firm on their near-£100million asking price and the deal was put on ice.
Barnes thinks the club should reignite their interest in Gordon, telling bettingexpert.com: "We like local players and he's not only English but he's a Scouser. He's got energy and lots of pace, he’s very dynamic and he’s a player that even Jurgen Klopp would have liked.
"If Arne Slot is looking at Gordon as an option, he would be great at Liverpool. The interest in Gordon is leading me to believe Liverpool are going to be a very intense, driven and high pressing team."
The inevitable departure of Mohamed Salah on Liverpool's wing could motivate interest in Gordon. Huge bids from Saudi Pro League sides have reportedly been thrown around, and contract negotiations with the Egyptian haven't progressed.
It appears that interest is mutual, too. It was reported that Gordon had conversations with England team-mates in Germany while on duty at Euro 2024 about a possible move to Liverpool.
Cembcklops
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no way ,Liverpool need defender and DM.stop it.
Duwmnoprt
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Liverpool are still signing rumours
kuwdilnsy
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For me,we don't need Gordon,we rather sign C.B instead
wodacilpru
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guys this is what am saying let the old brooms go and give a Leeds to New one plz we are been sweeping our house with the old for long and as help us alot let the new also come with his style plz we love muze so much but plz let also slot select his squad this is my opinion I love Liverpool with all my heart.
bouacnopry
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we will need to see GORDON IN LIVERPOOL PLEASE SINGE HIM PLEASE WE NEED HIM IN LIVERPOOL PLEASE
Tibknostyz
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why liverpool want Antony Gordan🤣
monadkmrt
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jurgen klopp is still part of Liverpool buildup,they should allow his contribution count pls pls, he is a great coach,
luckytv
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Jurgen Klopp He's No Longer At Liverpool And The Style Of Play Arne Slot Plays Is Far From Klopp And Liverpool Should Consider Buying Player's That Arne Slot Need